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Here's everything you need to know about the new Pets at Home opening in Northampton
Here's everything you need to know about the new Pets at Home opening in Northampton.
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'There was absolutely no lawful reason for you to be in this country' - Albanian migrant to be deported again after slipping back into country on the ferry from Ireland
An Albanian man who ran a cannabis farm in Northampton will be deported again after making his way back into the UK.
More than £50,000 refunded after West Northamptonshire parking charges blunder
Thousands of people have been issued refunds totalling more than £50,000 after residents were wrongly charged for parking following a procedural error made by the council.
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COURT ROUND-UP: 40 offenders sentenced by Northampton magistrates
Local magistrates dealt with offences including carrying a weapon, threatening behaviour, harassment, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, speeding and more…
Northampton Old Scouts Rugby Club applies for new premises licence
Northampton Old Scouts Rugby Club has applied for a new premises licence covering alcohol sales, entertainment and a limited number of outdoor events each year.
Two Northamptonshire roads to close for bridge inspections and telecom works
Drivers are being warned about two temporary road closures in West Northamptonshire later this month to allow bridge inspections and telecoms works to be carried out safely.
Plans for new padel tennis centre in Northampton included in latest list of applications
A new padel tennis centre at Delapré Golf Centre and a temporary industrial storage building in Northampton are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
Fundraising page launched for Old Stratford dad whose foot was crushed at work by fire doors sliding off trolley
A fundraising page has been launched for a dad from Old Stratford who is seeking treatment for a rare pain syndrome he was diagnosed with after his left foot was crushed in an injury sustained at work.
Council launches to gather views on parks across Northampton
Residents are being encouraged to share their views on parks across West Northamptonshire as part of an annual survey aimed at improving the area's green spaces.
'GREAT NEWS': MP celebrates U-turn of 'ridiculous' parking proposals which West Northants Council has 'already wasted huge amount of money' on
Conservative MP Sarah Bool has welcomed the reverse in parking proposals for Towcester but is questioning ‘what next?’ as ANPR infrastructure has already begun to be built by the council before the legal paperwork was in place.
Man in his 60s dies in hospital two days after two-vehicle collision on M1 near Northamptonshire
A man in his 60s has sadly died in hospital two days after a two-vehicle collision on the M1 near Northamptonshire.
CROWN COURT ROUND-UP: Man who stole Audi SUV from Northampton dealers among these 18 criminals sentenced in June 2026
These 18 criminals were sentenced at Northampton Crown Court during June 2026 after convictions including carrying a machete at train station, arson, assaulting police, dangerous driving on A5, burglary, shoplifting and sending an obscene photo…
73-year-old banned from contacting neighbours in Northamptonshire village after four-year campaign of verbal abuse and intimidation
A 73-year-old man has been banned from contacting his neighbours in a Northamptonshire village, after a four-year campaign of verbal abuse and intimidation.
In pictures: Nail biting then jubilation in Northampton's pubs as England secure place in next round of World Cup
It was a game of two halves as England beat DR Congo to secure their place in the next round of the 2026 World Cup – and fans who watched on in Northampton's pubs certainly felt that rollercoaster of emotions.
Northamptonshire charities urged to sign up for Aldi food donation scheme
Charities and community groups in Northamptonshire are being urged to sign up to Aldi’s surplus food donation scheme ahead of the summer holidays.
Year 6 pupils at Northampton school get hands-on engineering experience in UK first
A Northampton primary school has become the first in the UK to take part in an international engineering programme designed to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.
In pictures: Celebrations at Northampton pub as Harry Kane's goals seal World Cup victory for England
It was not looking hopeful for much of the game on Wednesday night as England made hard work of beating DR Congo in the World Cup.
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How hot it’s forecast to get in Northampton this weekend as heat health alerted issued
The UKHSA has issued a heat health alert for the East Midlands as temperatures are forecast to rise.
Closing date confirmed for longstanding pub and restaurant in village near Northampton
A closing date has been confirmed for a longstanding pub and restaurant in a village near Northampton after its owner announced plans to close all of its venues across the UK.
Plans submitted for new Greggs and Card Factory at Northampton retail park
Plans have been submitted for a new Greggs and a Card Factory at a busy Northampton retail park.